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Newspaper

Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 17, 1925

Page

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Seven Arrests Made in Clean Up of Local Dope Ring

Federal agents and local officers arrested seven suspects in a weeks long narcotics investigation centered on Charleston. The operation yielded morphine and cocaine seizures and involved Dr K B Leonard, Mrs Bilin Jarrell, Morris, and others. Cohen led the probe with Crowley and Marshals coordinating the arrests, with bond set and preliminary hearings underway.

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Wrecked Plane Found in Woods of New England

Dec 10 report details discovery of a wrecked plane in Tyrinsham town woods by a local party. The event is tied to a prior missing Cape Tilman Manacil Ry aviator and a new search party sails from Atlantic City on a mission to recover the body and pursue clues.

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Weeks Attacks Col Mitchell Amid Trial Deliberations

The transcript reveals Weeks attacking Colonel Mitchell as unfit for high office and blaming him for war policy shifts, while defense counsel argue the evidence lacks proof of wrongdoing. Cross examination of General Drum and Major Nolan continues as the court nears closing arguments.

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Thrill Drew Remus Into Bootleg Game in Federal Trial

In Indianapolis on December 16, Remus testified in the Jack Daniel conspiracy case, describing moneyed motives and the thrill of the game. He outlined financing of a whiskey operation and said he never tasted whiskey, naming numerous officials and associates implicated in the alleged conspiracy.

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Arkansas Robbers Fight Off Posse in Hope

A telephone operator from Hope, Arkansas, aided by a pursuing party, repelled five armed robbers during a village heist. A series of explosions followed as residents feared threats to their homes. The robbers escaped as a posse arrived and fired after them.

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Senate Debates Italian Debt Settlement Proposals

Senate members clash over debt settlements with charges of revenue legislation needing origin in the House. Senator Smoot presses for consideration while Senator Reed calls the plan “whitewashing.” Critics warn of costs to American taxpayers as negotiations unfold amid concerns about Italy and German debts.

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Police Steps to Aid Poor in Charleston Dinner Drive

Charleston police announce a program to aid the town’s needy during Christmas. Chief Ericson reports the Police Henlene association adopted a resolution at a recent meeting, citing officers’ duty to help the unhappy and destitute.

Charleston Couleg Alex Detlewe Ericson Police Henlene Association

Doumer Named Finance Chief in Briand Cabinet

Dee Paul Doumer, former president of the chamber of deputies and finance committee head in the senate, accepted the finance ministry in Premier Briand's cabinet. He faces a contentious struggle with radical-socialist delegations over policy, but is expected to push measures to stabilize France's finances, emphasizing indirect taxes. Captain Thomas H. Gary, 30, former river steamboat captain, died here after extended illness. he began on the Ubies river at age 12 and held posts as sheriff and postmaster at Fort Collins, later a hardware merchant with a summer residence near Rar. He is survived by his widow and four children.

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Perfume Hood Raid at Woolworth 5 and 10

Prohibition agents raid Woolworth store seizing perfume bottles and tonics believed contraband. Arrests include Aloe Jrawdon and figure Dawson on related charges. testimony cited concerns over alleged illicit sale of tonics to satisfy wartime needs amid public notice. Santa Claus references perfume gifts near holiday season.

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Irritation Shown As House Adopts Altered Inheritance Tax Bill

Wallington December 16 An unusual display of criticism marked the day as the house advanced amendments to a non partisan inheritance tax bill. Discussion focused on raising and lowering tax brackets with protests from several members. The measure seeks a maximum tax of 40 to 20 percent on amounts over 10 million and expands credits for certain taxes, with leaders arguing it aids farmers and homeowners by offsetting property taxes.

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Senate approves ATR board report in a commercial aviation bill

The Senate passed without recording a vote a measure designed to align with the President's air board findings on commercial aviation. The bill, allied with Senator Bingham of Connecticut, would create an additional undersecretary of commerce to supervise civilian aviation, regulate pilots, inspect airplanes, and establish commercial air routes with radio beacons and traffic controls.

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Rail labor board reverses Sunday pay ruling in Chicago

The United States Railroad Labor Board set aside its prior order awarding time and a half for Sunday work for American Railway Express drivers chauffeurs conductors and helpers citing misapplication. It upheld the Express company. The board overruled a protest by more than one hundred Telegraphers on the Atlantic Coast Line Railway who backed a management recognized committee as official representatives amid a telegraphers strike.

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Britain will not push ATR program amid calmer skies

Sir Samuel Hoare, head of the tall ministry, announced in London that Britain will not push its air to ground defense program this year. He cited clearer and more peaceful Balkan skies following the Lovnpue agreements and said governments will avoid a new arms race in what would be a more dangerous era.

Lyndon Dex Samuel Hoare Tall Ministry Chelsea

Couple Agree To Disagree On Wedding Day Set

One hour before the planned wedding in San Diego Mildred Dern daughter of Mr and Mrs Freddy Dern Salt Lake City Utah and niece of Governor Dern somehow cancelled the ceremony Harald Newtery of Geneva New York and Nester Winter prominent San Diego residents confirmed the nuptials would not proceed the couple had agreed to disagree on the date earlier today.

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Lewis Balks At New Peace Plan in Coal Strike

The Associated Press reports Luzerne County legislators and operators accept a plan to end the hard coal strike with an immediate work return and a 5 to 10 year pact plus a settlement board. John Lewis rejects it as a new packaged plan. Mayors invite resumption of talks in Scranton with governor’s plan as basis. Bears to Play San Francisco January 24 in San Francisco.

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World Court adhesion faces Senate vote in open session

Washington reports a long pending proposal for U S adherence to the world court returns to the Senate in an open session. Senator Swanson of Virginia leads a resolution with five reservations. main points limit League of Nations ties and advisory opinions. Debate expected as party lines split on whether the court is tied to the league. A pro ad hoc stance argues independence. opponents say the court is League linked. The matter hinges on Democratic votes for ratification. Belay Langley inquiry recommends no House action while Supreme Court reviews his certiorari in a prohibition conviction.

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New Citizens Told Prohibition Belief Needed for Citizenship

Judge McClintic addressed 15 applicants for naturalization, stressing loyalty to U S laws and prohibition. He announced examinations are serious and those lacking honesty, literacy, or belief in prohibitions may be denied final papers. The judge warned anarchist views have no place in the country and urged respect for rights, laws, and government.

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Bainbridge Colby Denies Separation Amid Reports

New York December reports say former secretary of state Bainbridge Colby and his wife are separated. Colby denied the separation and said his wife sailed for New York last night. A family member indicated months of efforts toward amicable separation while reports linked Colby to a possible Paris divorce.

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U S Would Govern Interstate Buses

Senator Humphrey introduced a bill seeking Federal regulation of interstate bus lines similar to railroad oversight. The measure, developed in talks with the National Association of State Railway and Utilities Commissioners, aims to modernize oversight and enforcement of cross state bus services.

Washington Lumming Interstate Commerce Committee National Association of State Railway and Utitities

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